Free Rig Fishing For Bass! Tips And Tricks + Underwater Footage!!
Have you tried the "Free Rig" yet? This rig plays off the traditional Texas rig and will give your bait more freedom, allow for slower falls, and catches a ton of fish this time of year! If you haven't tried the Free Rig, this is the right time of year to experiment with it. It's a fish catcher and it's here to stay!
The Free Rig isn't new, but is continuing to gain popularity, especially as grass begins dying back in the Fall. This rig shines around hard cover and will produce long after bass have become leery of traditional presentations. The benefit of this rig is it allows your bait to fall very slowly, while still keeping great contact with the bottom.
Below you'll find links to Tim's favorite baits for free rigging, along with the gear he uses to fish them effectively. We've also included our favorite colors for each bait to help you get started. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
CREATURE BAITS...
•XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Blk Flake
•Rapala Crush City Bronco Bug: https://bit.ly/4aUfkGv
Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Black Blue/Green Pumpkin
•OSP DoLive Beaver: https://bit.ly/3ECnepu
Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Watermelon Pepper
SHAD PROFILES...
•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Baby Bass
•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Electric Shad, Albino
•GeeCrack Bellows Shad: https://bit.ly/3E4zVdl
Colors: Electric Shad, AJ's Juice
GILL PROFILES...
•GeeCrack Bellow Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL
Colors: TW Zapata Gill, Green Pumpkin Blue
•Deps 3.8" Bull Flat: https://bit.ly/3Ey9Jr6
Colors: TW Black Blue Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Blue
BAIT FINESSE CREATURE...
•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU
Colors: Green Pumpkin/Black Blue
RIGGING COMPONENTS...
Bait Finesse Hook– BKK Basilisk Hook: https://bit.ly/3ZRtt1M
Size: 1/0
Light Wire Hook– Hayabusa Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3Zbo8Ty
Sizes: 2/0 for small profiles, 4/0 for large
Medium Wire Hook– Hayabusa HD Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3EzvYwE
Sizes: 2/0 for small profiles, 4/0 for large
Heavy Wire Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf
Size: 3/0
Heavy Weight– Reins Heavy Tungsten: https://bit.ly/47iSN4V
Size: 1/2 oz
Light Weight– Zappu Pinfree Shot Tungsten: https://bit.ly/48750Kw
Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz
TIM'S FAVORITE COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
TIM'S HEAVY COVER COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi
BAIT FINESSE COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2
Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
